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How will the final two regular-season games play out for the Illini? What seed will Brad Underwood's program get in the Big Ten tournament? Can they avoid playing on the first day at Madison Square Garden? What will the roster look like next season? How is the recruitment of E.J. Liddell, Francis Okoro and others going? Beat writer Scott Richey handles your questions at 12:30 p.m.

PYEONGCHANG, South Korea — Elana Meyers Taylor went to sleep four years ago after the first night of her Olympic competition holding the lead, and her mind couldn't stop racing. She plans on sleeping better this time.

He knows what it's like when the atmosphere is cranked up and the implications are heightened.

The Champaign Central wing will get to experience that once again, along with the rest of his teammates, when the state-ranked Maroons host state-ranked Normal West at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in a Big 12 showdown with Normal West.

PONTIAC — With about a minute to play in regulation of Monday's Class 1A girls' basketball super-sectional against reigning state champion Annawan, Schlarman junior Anaya Peoples watched a free throw bid clunk off the front of the rim.

The Hilltoppers led just 39-36 at the time. It could've been a devastating blow as the battle-tested Bravettes stormed down the court with possession.